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The Bill of Rights Answers

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Which amendment best addresses the fears of Anti-Federalists of a central government with too much power?

A
the First Amendment
B
the Fourth Amendment
C
the Ninth Amendment
D
the Tenth Amendment
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Procedural rights protect people from abuses by which part of the government?

t
the military
t
the state governments
t
the justice system
t
the US Congress
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Read the Gallup poll results of registered voters when asked this question.Thinking about how the gun issue might affect your vote for major offices, would you—only vote for a candidate who shares your views on gun control, would you consider a candidate's position on gun control as just one of many important factors when voting, or would you not consider gun control a major issue?

Question illustration
A
Most voters think a candidate’s opinion on the Second Amendment is one important issue to consider.
B
A small number of voters think a candidate’s opinion on the Second Amendment is important.
C
Most voters think a candidate’s opinion on the Second Amendment is the most important consideration.
D
A small number of voters think a candidate’s opinion on the Second Amendment is one important issue.
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What is the common purpose of the Ninth and Tenth Amendments?

A
They protect the rights of noncitizens.
B
They protect rights not listed in the Constitution.
C
They protect the federalist system.
D
They protect the federal government from the states.
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What is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel?

A
protection from unlawful searches and seizures
B
the right to avoid self-incrimination in a trial
C
protection from cruel or unusual punishment
D
the right to be represented by an attorney
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If Chris is on trial and does not want to testify in court, which amendment protects her from testifying?

A
the Fourth Amendment
B
the Fifth Amendment
C
the Sixth Amendment
D
the Eighth Amendment
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Civil liberties are related to which kind of fundamental rights?

c
civil rights
n
natural rights
u
unenumerated rights
p
procedural rights
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What was one purpose of the Preamble of the Bill of Rights?

A
To express the desire to restrict government power.
B
To limit the power of the states.
C
To guarantee rights of the people.
D
To ensure government had unlimited power.
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Which statement best explains why the Tenth Amendment reserves some rights and powers to the states?

A
The framers believed in the principle of federalism.
B
The framers wanted the states to be very powerful.
C
The framers wanted to limit citizens’ rights.
D
The framers wanted to control civil liberties.
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The First Amendment protects the right to

A
bear arms.
B
a speedy trial.
C
free speech.
D
a jury trial.
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Read the Gallup poll results of registered voters when asked this question.Thinking about how the gun issue might affect your vote for major offices, would you—only vote for a candidate who shares your views on gun control, would you consider a candidate's position on gun control as just one of many important factors when voting, or would you not consider gun control a major issue?

Question illustration
A
The number of voters who think the gun issues are important has decreased since 1999.
B
The number of voters who think gun issues are the most important have stayed the same.
C
More voters think gun issues are important or very important today compared to 2000.
D
The number of voters who have no opinion on gun issues has increased dramatically.
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What is the Bill of Rights?

A
a list of reasons supporting ratification of the Constitution
B
a list of the civil liberties and rights of citizens of the United States
C
a list of the fundamental rights held by the federal government
D
a list of demands from the American colonies for independence
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Which type of rights ensure equal treatment under the law?

A
substantive rights
B
procedural rights
C
unenumerated rights
D
civil rights
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Civil liberties are related to which kind of fundamental rights?

A
civil rights
B
natural rights
C
unenumerated rights
D
procedural rights
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Which statement best explains why the Tenth Amendment reserves some rights and powers to the states?

A
The framers believed in the principle of federalism.
B
The framers wanted the states to be very powerful.
C
The framers wanted to limit citizens’ rights.
D
The framers wanted to control civil liberties.
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The First Amendment protects the right to

A
bear arms.
B
a speedy trial.
C
free speech.
D
a jury trial.
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What is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel?

A
protection from unlawful searches and seizures
B
the right to avoid self-incrimination in a trial
C
protection from cruel or unusual punishment
D
the right to be represented by an attorney
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Which statement best describes what the Bill of Rights does for citizens’ rights?

A
It revises them.
B
It limits them.
C
It amends them.
D
It guarantees them.
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How does the Seventh Amendment differ from the other amendments dealing with procedural rights in the Bill of Rights?

A
The Seventh Amendment applies to state court proceedings.
B
The Seventh Amendment applies to international court proceedings.
C
The Seventh Amendment applies to military court proceedings.
D
The Seventh Amendment applies to civil court proceedings.
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Which best describes how unenumerated rights differ from procedural and substantive rights?

A
Unenumerated rights apply only to the states.
B
Unenumerated rights are not listed in the Bill of Rights.
C
Unenumerated rights can never be defined.
D
Unenumerated rights combine procedural and substantive rights.

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